Chantix Drug Suicide Lawyer

Oklahoma Dangerous Drug Attorneys

If you or a loved one has suffered a negative reaction to Chantix or if a family member
committed suicide after taking Chantix, call our Oklahoma dangerous drug attorneys at
Richardson Richardson Boudreaux Keesling at (918) 492-7674 or (877) 777-4539.

Chantix Products Liability Litigation

Since its introduction to the marketplace in 2006, Chantix (varenicline), Pfizer Inc.’s FDA-approved drug for smoking cessation, caused an alarming variety of side effects. These risks range from nausea, heart rhythm disturbances, seizures and muscle disorders, loss of consciousness, vision disturbances and diabetes to suicides, suicide attempts, behavioral changes, depression, violent outbursts and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a rare life-threatening systemic disorder that affects the skin and mucous membranes. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is an allergic reaction generally caused by a hypersensitivity to a medication.

After its approval, the FDA soon noted the potential for serious neuropsychiatric incidents in patients taking Chantix through the Adverse Events Reporting System (AERS). The reports compelled the FDA to require Pfizer to provide a mandatory medication guide for patients describing this risk in 2008 and led to the mandated “black box” warning on the Chantix label in 2009 directly relating the association of Chantix with suicidal ideation and aggressive behavior. In 2010, the FDA learned that a few manufacturers, including Pfizer, submitted adverse events reports to the FDA improperly. As a result, serious adverse event reports for Chantix were included in an approximate 26,000 records of non-serious side effects dating back to 2006. The FDA has since clarified its instructions to drug manufacturers, including Pfizer, on the proper channels for the submission of adverse event reports. After Pfizer reviewed its records and properly reported adverse events, the number of high-risk incidents nearly doubled. The FDA continues to monitor serious and unexpected events associated with Chantix and required Pfizer to conduct a large clinical trial on the safety of Chantix as compared to other smoking cessation aids. The federal watchdog itself initiated two observational safety studies on Chantix with the Veterans Administration and the Department of Defense.

Your Oklahoma Product Liability Lawyers

If you or a family member experienced devastating side effects to the life of the patient and his or her family as a direct result of taking a dangerous drug like Chantix, you may be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer of the drug under the law. Our legal professionals will educate you on the legal remedies available so that you can make informed decisions that are right for you and your family. Our Oklahoma product liability law firm is the largest plaintiffs’ law firm in Oklahoma and our team of Tulsa Chantix suicide lawyers has a proven record of success in dangerous drug litigation.

Please note that a statute of limitations may apply to your potential claim. This simply means that there is a specific period prescribed under the law in which you can file a claim or forfeit your right to do so. It is important that you call us sooner rather than later so that we have time to investigate your claim in a timely manner and can properly advise you of your legal rights.

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Richardson Richardson Boudreaux Keesling
(918) 492-7674 or (877) 777-4539

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Richardson Richardson Boudreaux Keesling

7447 South Lewis Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136-6808

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